Condition score, please...

[metalmare]

Sorry about the quality of the pics - they were taken on my phone. I may have to take some clearer ones with the camera.

I know what I think his condition score is, but would welcome second opinions. He's still quite fluffy as you can see from the line of his clip.

Thank you!

 

[PoppyAnderson]

3.5 <has no idea what talking about>

 

[JackAT]

I'd agree with 3.5. I might even be tempted to go with a 3! Could do with seeing a shot from behind to look at how "apple-like" his hindquarters are, and whether his barrel protrudes sideways, but I think they shouldn't be too far that way looking at the rest of him. Doesn't look cresty from the pic where you can see his neck best, barrel isn't too rotund from the side-on pics!

Seems quite a well-built type as well, so in good nick!

 

[metalmare]

Thank you.

Yes, I did think a shot from behind would have been useful, but I thought about it once I got home - doh!

He is flat when viewed from behind - no hint of a gutter, but here a picture would have told a thousand words! Ribs can be felt, but I need to apply slight pressure.

 

[rara007]

http://www.bhs.org.uk/~/media/BHS/Files/PDF Documents/Condition Scoring Leaflet.ashx
Can you feel his spine? From pictures somewhere between 2.5-3.5 but you need to feel him to know where in that bracket.

 

[metalmare]

http://www.bhs.org.uk/~/media/BHS/Files/PDF Documents/Condition Scoring Leaflet.ashx
Can you feel his spine? From pictures somewhere between 2.5-3.5 but you need to feel him to know where in that bracket.

Yes, I can clearly feel the spine, ribs and points of hip, plus the bones around the shoulder area.